ATC reserves verdict on further remand of Aleema Khan, Uzma Khan

Islamabad: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Islamabad on Thursday reserved its decision on the request for extending the physical remand of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s sisters; Aleema Khan and Uzma Khan.

Court reviewed the case related to the vandalism at D-Chowk during a PTI protest. Both Aleema Khan and Uzma Khan were presented after the completion of their two-day physical remand.

Advocate Niazullah Niazi argued that the cases against PTI leaders and workers were politically motivated.

Judge Abu Al-Hasanat Zulqarnain remarked that political victimisation should be condemned by both sides, adding that he personally opposed such actions and emphasised the need to think about the country and move forward together.

Prosecutor Raja Naveed requested an additional 15-day remand, presenting testimony from co-accused Adnan, who claimed that Aleema and Uzma Khan had provided explosive materials.

He further alleged that the two women had planned to use explosives near the Parliament at D-Chowk as part of an anti-state conspiracy.

Lawyer Salman Safdar said that Aleema Khan and Uzma Khan were not arrested from the scene; they were not involved in the incident.